Sound and Story

04/13/2018

Nice article in the Almanac. Check it out:

“I think we’re in a particular moment right now, with all of the young entrepreneurs coming to live here and revitalizing a lot of the Hudson Valley. They’re doing so many interesting things, all connecting to our past, in a way: They’re bringing back chicken farms, working with bees and the...

03/15/2017

Hi Sound and Story Fans!

As the snow yesterday has proven itself to be more powerful than all human hands and activities, it reminds us how beautiful and powerful the natural world can be. Here is a wonderful short story of Joan Gussow of Piermont, NY who woke up the morning after Hurricane Sandy to find a 10' long, 4' in diameter log up against the foundation of her Hudson River front home!

Joan Gussow of Piermont, NY woke up the morning after Sandy to find a 10' long, 4' in diameter log up against the foundation of her Hudson River front home. To listen to more stories visit http://aye

03/08/2017

Hi Sound and Story fans! So sorry for the long wait between stories. But because of the long wait, here is one of our favorites! Just click the link and listen!

According to old time dairy farmer Jesse Burch, his barn was so cold during the winter he had trouble milking his cows. From an interview with Marc Fried.

According to old time dairy farmer Jesse Burch, his barn was so cold during the winter he had trouble milking his cows. From an interview with Marc Fried. To listen to more stories visit http://www.

03/01/2017

Sound and Story celebrates Mahattanville college student, Tashae Smith. Last weekend, she received the Black Pioneer of Newburgh Award from the City of Newburgh Human Rights Commission. What did Tashae do to earn this honor? Read more at http://www.soundandstory.org/blog/eileenmcadam.html

02/05/2017

What happens when you live on a train station? Listen to Sandra Wallack reminiscing about her earliest memories living at the Station House in Spring Glenn NY. Recorded in the Cube, October 22nd 2016 at the Ellenville Public Library and Museum.

01/26/2017

Hi Sound and Story fans! Here is one of our first stories of 2017 to be shared with you. I hope this story brings some joy and reflection into your day.

Sandra Wallack's Grandfather came home one day with a surprise that would change the course of her childhood forever. Recorded in the Cube, October 22nd 2016 at the Ellenville Public Library and Museum.

One day, Sandra Wallack's Grandfather came home with a surprise that would change the course of her childhood forever. Recorded in the Cube, October 22nd 2016 at the Ellenville Public Library and Muse

12/10/2016

Recently passed away, renowned artist; Jake Berthot's grandmother gave him something at a young age that no other teacher could. We are so lucky to share his his voice and stories. They are truly timeless.


To listen to more stories visit www.soundandstory.org.

12/04/2016

Take a listen to our new playlists put together on the Sound and Story Soundcloud page as you start to get your car playlist for your commute tomorrow morning!!

The Sound and Story Project, a non-profit organization, builds community memory and sense of place by recording and sharing our stories and regional sounds. We record oral histories of everyday people

11/19/2016

Chris Bowman is the owner and creator of CHBO Drums in New Paltz, NY. Drums have been Chris's life for over 50 years and this love has been passed down to his twin sons. His son, Noah is now playing with a band named Diet Cig. You will hear their music at the end of the Interview! Recorded in CHBO Drums in New Paltz NY, October 2016.

11/15/2016

Ms Pauline Flippin grew up during a time when institutionalized racism in the American public school system was considered the norm. She reflects on her own personal experience with racism in higher education, and details her commitment in helping to fight to end this discriminatory practice...The story being shared as we encounter social movements across the country.

11/06/2016

Jasper Fields was sent to a boarding school in Wales during WWII. Listen to find out what happened! Recorded in the Cube in Walden NY, at the Walden public library. Part 2 of 2!

11/04/2016

If you're a GRAMMY voter, support our own Hudson Valley composer Joseph Bertolozzi .

Hey GRAMMY voters, if you haven't sent in your ballot yet, let me present for your consideration Tower Music / Musique de la Tour in the following categories:
#2 Album of the Year
#73 Best engineered album, Classical
#74 Producer of the year, Classical
#79 Best Classical instrumental solo
#82 Best Contemporary Classical Composition

“IRRESISTIBLE” – The San Francisco Chronicle “4 STARS” – BBC Classical Music Magazine “THIS NEEDLESS TO SAY IS MUSIC YOU SHOULD HEAR” – Classical Modern Music “FEARLESSLY DYNAMIC” – Second Inversion “PICK OF THE MONTH” – CD Hotlist “SPECTACULAR” – Klasika ir Dziazas “A TOUR DE FORCE OF POSTMODERN CULTURE” – Andrew Tomasello, Baruch College “BEAUTIFULLY CONTINUES THE TRADITION OF SOME OF THE GREATEST 20th CENTURY EXPERIMENTALISTS” – The Buffalo News